Ronald A. Procarione – longtime resident of Joliet, Illinois and former part time resident of Frisco, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. He was 81 years old.

Ron was born on April 13, 1942 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Andrew and Diane (nee Keith) Procarione. After graduating from Joliet Township High School, Ron enlisted in the Army and stationed at USA RHAW. He was a decorated Marksman (Rifle M-1) and a designated expert (Rifle M-14). He was honorably discharged on March 29, 1965.

After the Army, Ron worked as the executive vice-president and treasurer for Bernards in Joliet. He served on the Board of Directors for the Will County Credit Union. He founded and was the President and CEO of RA Procarione Trucking. Ron was proceeded in death by his loving parents and his brother Robert W. Procarione. He is survived by his daughter Kara (Jay), son Steven Procarione, his three loving and devoted grandchildren Megan, Grace and Nick, as well as his Niece Barbara and Nephews David and Douglas.

Ron took great joy in spending time with family and friends and going on multiple fishing trips annually to Canada, Florida, Wisconsin and Texas. He was an avid bass fisherman and took great delight in teaching his grandchildren to fish. He was a devoted and perpetually frustrated Bears fan until the end.

He will be greatly missed by those who knew him and loved him.

Memorial Service will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, March 14, 2024 at 1:00 P.M Memorial visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of services. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ron's name to Tunnels to Towers Foundation at t2t.org will be appreciated. Memories, condolences and messages may be shared on Ronald's memorial page at www.CSHFUNERAL.com For information please call (815) 744-0022 or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com.